The 13 Best Utility Knives and Box Cutters for EDC in 2021
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Knives can be very versatile as an EDC tool, but they are not always the best one for every job. Opening boxes lined with tape and breaking down cardboard and clamshell packaging can really mess up your knife edge, layering it with gunk and adhesive while simultaneously dulling even the most meticulously sharpened blade. For that kind of dirty work, a retractable utility knife would be a better fit, taking the brunt of the work with replaceable blades that require minimal maintenance and keeping your EDC knife sharp for more crucial tasks.
In this guide, we take a look at convenient and pocket-friendly utility knife options and box cutters that can help save your primary EDC knife from unnecessary wear and tear. From knives as tiny zipper pulls to highly functional multi-tools that integrate a retractable utility blade, we round up the choices that could deserve a spot in your shirt or pants pocket, organizer, or daily pack.

Gerber EAB Lite Utility Knife
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Outdoor Edge Slidewinder Utility Knife
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Gerber GDC Zip Blade Utility Knife
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Slice 10400 Utility Knife
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Screwpop Ron's Utility Knife 3.0
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Olfa Craft Utility Knife 34B
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Gerber Prybrid Utility Knife
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BigIDesign TPT Slide Utility Knife
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Resolute Tools X-1 Utility Knife
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Nitecore NTK07 Utility Knife
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GilTek RUK V2 Utility Knife
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CIVIVI Mandate Utility Knife
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RovyVon Valor V20 Utility Knife
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